Alameda County property record for 488 Hale Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,500 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,006 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-5367-18 |
| Primary APN | 45-5367-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Street Address | 488 HALE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94603-2961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0045 PAGE: 5367 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEHURST PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 5367 |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 409100 |
488 Hale Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 HALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022174198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000174198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 488 HALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2961 |
| Document Number | 0000174198 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 33 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022174198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,081.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 488 HALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2961 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000174199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022174199 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 488 HALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2961 |
| Document Number | 0000157813 |
| Map Reference | MB16 PG33 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017157813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 488 HALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94603-2961 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000157814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017157814 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Hale Ave was $8,006.
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Oakland City |
| Unified School District | Oakland Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458,451 (+2%) Land $137,535 Building $320,916 | ||
| 2025 | $8,006.00 | $449,464 Land $134,839 Building $314,625 | |
| 2023 | $7,971.00 | $432,011 Land $129,603 Building $302,408 | $386,550 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Hale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 488 Hale Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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